Managing day to day resources to ensure the completion of all tasks within the chilled warehouse to a high standard of performance.

Working as part of the Warehouse Supervisory team you will be responsible for;

• Managing the picking process to ensure the correct and timely intake of goods to the warehouse whilst simultaneously driving continuous improvement
• Managing and ensuring consistency to the Company People Management Process
• Assist the chilled warehouse management in conducting briefings, appraisals and on-going performance reviews ensuring clear communication at all times.
• Contribute to the achievement of Company objectives.
• Develop your own leadership & Management skills alongside core competencies & skills.

Principal Objectives

The principal accountabilities of the Warehouse Supervisor role will be subject to the following KPIs (Key Performance Indicators);

Picking

• Picking errors reported as dirty PODs, measured as a % of cases picked.
• Time taken to complete picks.
• Accuracy of picks, measured as a % of stock adjustments against cases picked.
• Pallet utilisation measured as average cases per pallet by retailer.
• Continues improvements actions reflect warehouse layout.

People

• All direct reports will be appraised in accordance with People Management Process
• All direct reports will be provided with a weekly or daily briefing
• All direct reports to be encouraged supported and have the opportunity to contribute improvement suggestions.
• All direct reports set quarterly objectives in line with company People Management Process

Company Objectives

• Management of warehouse practices to encourage the achievement of Company objectives for energy efficiency and recycling.
• Management of resources to contribute to Company objectives for cost reduction.
• Management of warehouse, warehouse practices and housekeeping to reduce expenditure on damages and general repairs.
• Work with colleagues to encourage improved communication within the business.

Resource Management

Assist warehouse management team in controlling and monitoring costs in the following areas;

• Overtime
• MHE
• Warehouse maintenance

People/Personal Management

• Build relationships with colleagues throughout the wider business.
• Operate to high moral, personal and professional standards when representing the business.
• Maintain a high degree of personal discipline, time keeping and morale.
• Personal development plans.

Information Management

• Ensure that all records are maintained in accordance with Company Policies.
• Communicate regularly with colleagues to ensure that targets and schedules are understood and that key messages are passed on.
• Ensure that any commercially sensitive information is protected at all times.

• To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.
• To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.
• Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost effective manner.
• Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.
• Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.
• To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

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This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.